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Alaska Cocaine Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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In Alaska, cocaine is one of the most significant drug threats, along with methamphetamine, opioids, and other synthetic opioids. This article looks at the specifics of cocaine laws in Alaska, from classification to penalties for possession and sale of cocaine.<\/p>\r\n

Schedule of Controlled Substances<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Alaska categorizes drug offenses based on the kind of controlled substances involved and the act the defendant took part in. For instance, a person who sells cocaine to a minor can be found guilty of an unclassified felony. But simple possession of cocaine for personal drug use<\/a> is a misdemeanor.<\/p>\r\n

Alaska’s Controlled Substance Schedule<\/a> lists cocaine under Schedule IIA. There are generally six drug categories ranging from Schedule IA to Schedule VIA.<\/a> The dangers and risks posed by each drug determine their drug schedule regardless of their medical use.<\/p>\r\n

Under this drug schedule, cocaine falls under Schedule IIA together with other controlled substances, including:<\/p>\r\n